Derek Hough is bringing his signature moves to stages across North America. The “Dancing with the Stars” judge announced his all-new tour, “Symphony of Dance: Encore,” which will bring an electrifying 40-show experience to cities across North America from June through August 2026.
Building on the success of his past tours, Hough promised fans an unforgettable night of “high-energy choreography, stunning stage production, and astounding versatility.”
“Big announcement! Symphony of Dance: ENCORE tour is hitting the stage summer 2026!” Hough shared on Instagram. “Be the first to grab your seats and experience a truly special night with an incredible live band and an amazing cast of dancers. I can’t wait to see you all there. Come dance with me!”
GettyPresale tickets go live on November 2, with general sales starting on November 14 at derekhough.com.
What Fans Can Expect from the Show
GettyThe Emmy-winning dancer will showcase a vibrant blend of ballroom, tap, salsa, and hip-hop as he brings his signature storytelling style to stages across the country, as reported by People. Each performance will feature dynamic visuals, live music, and show-stopping choreography designed to captivate audiences.
Joining him on the creative side are fellow Emmy winners Napoleon and Tabitha Dumo (known professionally as NappyTabs), who will co-create, direct, and choreograph the production, promising another unforgettable experience for fans.
A Legacy of Sold-Out Dance Experiences
“Symphony of Dance: Encore” follows Hough’s previous hit productions, including “Derek Hough Symphony of Dance” (2023), “Derek Hough Dance for the Holidays” (2024), and “Derek Hough Live: The Tour” (2019).
The announcement comes just ahead of the “Dancing with the Stars Live!” tour, which runs from January to May 2026 and features pros Val Chmerkovskiy, Jenna Johnson, Alan Bersten, Daniella Karagach, and others.
Tour Dates & Locations
The 2026 “Symphony of Dance: Encore” tour will include 40 performances in major cities such as Chicago, Boston, Las Vegas, Atlanta, Houston, and Los Angeles.
The tour kicks off June 24 in El Cajon, California, and wraps up August 16 in Las Vegas, Nevada, at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas.
June 24 - El Cajon, CA -The Magnolia
June 26 - Salt Lake City, UT - Eccles Theater
June 27 - Salt Lake City, UT - Eccles Theater
June 28 - Denver, CO - Temple Hoyne Buell Theatre
June 30 - St. Louis, MO - Stifel Theatre
July 2 - Indianapolis, IN - Murat Theatre at Old National Centre
July 3 - Pittsburgh, PA - Heinz Hall for the Performing Arts
July 4 - Rama, ON - Casino Rama Resort
July 5 - Windsor, ON - The Colosseum at Caesars Windsor
July 7 - Milwaukee, WI - The Riverside Theater
July 8 - Omaha, NE - Orpheum Theater
July 10 - Chicago, IL - Rosemont Theatre
July 11 - Minneapolis, MN - State Theatre
July 12 - Kansas City, MO - The Midland Theatre
July 14- Grand Rapids, MI - DeVos Performance Hall
July 15 - Akron, OH - Akron Civic Theatre
July 17 - Syracuse, NY - The Oncenter Crouse Hinds Theater
July 18 - Atlantic City, NJ - Circus Maximus Theater at Caesars Atlantic City
July 19 - Brookville, NY - Tilles Center for the Performing Arts
July 21 - Morristown, NJ - Mayo Performing Arts Center
July 22 - Morristown, NJ - Mayo Performing Arts Center
July 24 - Boston, MA - Bosh Center Wang Theatre
July 25 - Rochester, NY - Kodak Center Main Theatre
July 26 - Uncasville, CT - Mohegan Sun Arena
July 28 - Albany, NY - The Palace Theatre Albany
July 29 - Wilkes-Barre, PA - F.M. Kirby Center
July 31 - Hershey, PA - Hershey Theatre
August 1 - Washington, DC - The Theater at MGM National Harbor
August 2 - Durham, NC - Durham Performing Arts Center
August 4 - Tampa, FL - Hard Rock Event Center
August 5 - Hollywood, FL - Hard Rock Live
August 6 - Sarasota, FL - Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
August 7 - Orlando, FL - Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
August 8 - Atlanta, GA - Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre
August 10 - Houston, TX - Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land
August 11 - San Antonio, TX - Tobin Center for the Performing Arts
August 12 - Grand Prairie, TX - Texas Trust CU Theatre
August 14 - Tucson, AZ - The Linda Ronstadt Music Hall
August 15 - Hollywood, CA - Dolby Theatre
August 16 - Las Vegas, NV - Fontainebleau Las Vegas
VIP packages and meet-and-greet experiences will be available on derekhough.com, where fans can find the full list of dates and venues.
